Cyprus Agricultural Input Prices Fall 2.6% In Q4 2025

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 16, 2026

Eurostat Report Reveals Significant Price Declines In Cyprus

Prices of non-investment agricultural inputs in Cyprus fell by 2.6% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Eurostat data. The category includes energy, fertilizers and animal feed used in agricultural production.

European Union Trends And Divergence Across Member States

Across the European Union, the average price of agricultural products declined 1.9% compared with the fourth quarter of 2024, Eurostat data show. Price decreases were recorded in 15 member states. The largest declines were reported in Belgium (−12.9%), Lithuania (−8.2%) and Germany (−6.0%). Twelve countries recorded increases. Ireland (+6.8%), Slovenia (+5.6%) and Malta (+4.2%) reported the highest growth.

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Shifts In Noninvestment Inputs And Sectoral Breakdown

Prices of non-investment agricultural inputs declined in 11 member states during the quarter. Cyprus recorded the largest decrease at 2.6%. Lithuania reported the largest increase in this category at 4.2%, followed by Ireland at 3.3% and Romania at 2.5%.

Product-Specific Adjustments Across The European Union

Among agricultural products, milk prices declined 4.1% in the fourth quarter. Cereal prices fell 8.9%, according to Eurostat. Fertilizers and soil improvers recorded a 7.9% increase during the period. Animal feed prices declined 2.7%, while energy prices decreased 1.7%. The figures reflect changes in agricultural products and input prices across the European Union in the fourth quarter of 2025.

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Cyprus Introduces €200 Million Support Measures To Cut Energy And Food Costs

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 27, 2026

Comprehensive Relief Measures For A Resilient Economy

The government of Cyprus introduced support measures exceeding €200 million to reduce household expenses and support key sectors. The package targets energy costs, food prices, tourism and agriculture. Measures come in response to rising costs and supply pressures. Implementation begins in April and May 2026.

Energy And Fiscal Reforms

The government will reduce VAT on electricity for households to 5% from May 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. The measure is expected to lower energy bills. Special consumption tax on transport fuels will decrease by 8.33 cents per liter between April and June 2026. Policy targets fuel-related costs.

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Broadening The Zero VAT Initiative

Authorities will expand the list of products with zero VAT. Meat, poultry and fish will be included from April 1 to September 30, 2026. Existing zero-VAT categories already include fruits and vegetables. The government also decided not to introduce a green tax on fuels, avoiding an additional cost of about 9 cents per liter.

Sector-Specific Supports

The package includes a 30% wage subsidy for hotel employees for April 2026. Measure supports tourism businesses during the early season. Support for airlines aims to maintain connectivity with key destinations. The agriculture sector will receive subsidies covering 15% of costs for fertilizers and supplies in April and May.

Economic Stability, National Security

President Nikos Christodoulidis said economic stability remains a priority for the government. He noted that growth, fiscal balance and inflation trends support current policy decisions. Statement links economic policy with broader national priorities. The government continues to monitor external risks.

Ensuring Consumer Protection

Furthermore, the government has mandated rigorous market oversight and intensified inspections to prevent exploitative pricing during this period of economic intervention. This proactive stance ensures that the benefits of the measures directly serve the citizens without unintended inflationary impacts.

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